Fly-net



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T. GRISSINGER. FLY NET.

No. 243,701; Patented July 5, 1881.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

THEODORE GRISSINGER, OF MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.

FLY-NET.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 243,701, dated July 5, 1881.

Application filed December 7, 1880.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, THEODORE GRIssINGER, a citizen of the United States, residing at Mechanicsburg, in the county of Cumberland and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Fly-Nets; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and Vuse the same, referencebeing had to the accompanyin gdrawings, and to letters or figures of reference markedthereon, which form apartot' this speciti'cation.

The object of the present invention is to furnish a fly-net forhorseswhich shall be cheaper and more durable and attractive than other nets heretofore known or used.

The invention consists in making the longitudinal ribs and pendent lashes which constitute a ily-net of india-rubber, as will be hereinafter more fully described.

The accompanying drawing shows a iiy-net which has the .ribs and lashes made with a core of cord covered with india-rubber.

The longitudinal ribs A and pendent lashes B, comprising the net, are made of strips or cords of india-rubber of any desired form and size. The lashes are secured to the ribs by means ot' adhesive cement, or by any of the well-known methods ofjoining pieces ot' indiarubber. The ribs may be divided longitudinally, or be made of two strips with the lashes secured between them. The customary Way for securing leather lashes to ribs ot' the same material may also be resorted to. For example, the lashes maybe run through openings in the ribs.

The sl1ape,size, or configuration of a fly-net made of india-rubber, as proposed by me, depends upon circumstances or the taste or requirements of the dealer or purchaser.

The advantages which an indiarubber flynet possesses over one made of leather may be briefly stated as follows, viz: As india-rubber is impervious to water or moisture, nets made of this material are not injuriously affected by (No model.)

becomingwet or by the sweat of a horse. For the same reason an india-rubber net can be washed or cleaned, when dirty, wit-hout injury thereto. Fly-nets made of leather are objectionable for various reasons, and their use is attended with many disadvantages. For example, a frequent oilin gof the leather nets is necessary to preserve the pliability of the leather, and Awhen they get wet they Warp or twist out ot' shape. Moreover, a leather net requires a lash-fastenin g medium, which generally necessitates the formation of a knot, thus detracting from the finish or appearance of the net. Animals and vermin frequently destroy or injure leathernets; butindia-rubber nets aresafefrom their attacks. Leather nets, for obvious reasons, are generally made black, whereas an india-rubber net can be madeof differentcolors, so as to present a more ornamental appearance.

I have describedmyinvention as consisting, broadly, in the use of india-rubber for ily-nets, the india-rubber being formed into strips or 7c cords by suitable means, so as to form ribs and lashes. I also contemplate making the ribs"\ and lashes of an inner core of cord, twine, or l tape and an outer covering of india-rubber, thus securing greater strength and durability 5 than when made of rubber alone.

A fly-net made entirely of india-rubber possesses the property ot' adapting itself to the movements of the horse. This is desirable in order to avoid the disarran gement ot' the net 8o when in use.

Having'thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is e A fly net for horses having its ribs and 85 lashes made of india rubber, as herein set forth.

In testimony whereot` I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

THEODORE GRI SSNGER. 

